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James Monroe Elementary

Madera Unified · Madera County · 1819 North Lake Street, Madera, CA 93638-1640

(559) 674-5679 · www.madera.k12.ca.us/monroe

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4/10
#3613
Rank 3613 out of 5,722
Top 63%
English Language Arts4/10 · #3787 · 34th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #3524 · 38th percentile
Science5/10 · #3360 · 40th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

James Monroe Elementary sits in Madera, a Central Valley city with deep agricultural roots and a tight-knit, working-class community where families tend to be deeply invested in their kids' futures. The school lands in the middle of the pack for the area, making it a solid neighborhood option for families in the 93638 zip code who value proximity and community connection alongside academics. Madera itself offers an affordable, slower-paced lifestyle compared to nearby Fresno, and for families who put down roots here, James Monroe can serve as a familiar, consistent anchor in the early school years.

Student Demographics

337 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
321 (95%)
White
7 (2%)
Other
9 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners202 (60%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged331 (98%)
Students with Disabilities29 (9%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

624
Enrollment
32.4
Teachers (FTE)
19.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
25.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #5022 · 17th percentile

28 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found